News and Notices

Swim advisory lifted for Washago Centennial Park beach

Always check before you swim

Based on water testing from July 19, the SMDHU has lifted the swim advisory for Washago Centennial Beach initially placed on July 13.

Every summer between June and September, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) collects water samples each week from public beaches within Simcoe and Muskoka.

In Ontario, water samples are tested for E. coli bacteria and the beach may be posted when bacteria levels exceed the recreational water quality guideline of 200 E. coli per 100...

Notice of road closure for Wainman Line on July 19

Notice of road closure

Wainman Line (Mount Stephen Road to Foxmead Road) will be closed on Wednesday, July 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for cross culvert replacement. 

During the temporary road closure, road sections will be closed to through traffic, however the road will be open to local traffic on either ends of the closure. There will be no through traffic at 1449 Wainman Line. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Public Works department. 

Staff contact

Wendy Dewey
Administrative Assistant

Notice of herbicide use for Giant hogweed control on the Uhthoff Trail

Details of control measures

Township of Severn has contracted Weedman to undertake the application of herbicide to occurrences of Giant hogweed located along the Uhthoff Trail, primarily in the areas of Division Road and Carlyon Line, and Uhthoff Line and Foxmead Road. Signage will be placed in the areas of the trail that have been treated. 

Date and time

This work has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Impacts to trail users

The trail will remain open to all users. Please...

Fire ban lifted and fire danger rating set at moderate

Provincial and municipal fire bans have been lifted

The province has removed the Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) notice for the entire fire region of Ontario (Zones 1 to 36). As a result, Severn has lifted the municipal fire ban and set the fire danger rating to moderate. Severn Fire and Emergency Services thank you for your cooperation with the fire bans, and for helping to keep our community safe. 

About the fire danger rating

The fire danger rating in Severn is currently set to moderate. Burning is...

Giant hogweed to be managed on the Uhthoff Trail

Details of notice

Township of Severn has noted occurrences of Giant hogweed along the edges of the Uhthoff Trail, primarily in the areas of Division Road and Carlyon Line, and Uhthoff Line and Foxmead Road. 

Impacts to trail users

The trail will remain open to all users. Please stay on the designated trail and avoid entering any vegetated areas that may contain Giant hogweed. 

Information on Giant hogweed

Giant hogweed is an invasive plant that has been found in Severn. Invasive species  are harmful...